2011 Small Game and Furbearer Regulations Set

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Aug. 5, 2011

North Dakota Game and Fish Department

2011 Small Game and Furbearer Regulations Set

North Dakota’s 2011 small game and furbearer regulations have been set and most season structures and bag limits are similar to last year. The only significant changes involve the early Canada goose and mountain lion seasons, and an introduction of an experimental fisher trapping season.

The early Canada goose season will open Saturday, Aug. 13, and have a daily limit of eight and a possession limit of 16.

The mountain lion season in Zone 1 will have a season quota of 14 lions, split into an early and late season. The early season opens Sept. 2 and continues through Nov. 20, or until the early season quota of 10 is filled. The late season opens Nov. 21, and will run through March 31, 2012, or until four lions are taken.

As in past years, the mountain lion season in Zone 2 (Sept. 2 – March 31) does not have a quota.

An expansion of fishers in eastern North Dakota has allowed the Game and Fish Department to implement the state’s first experimental trapping season. The season quota is 10 fishers taken by traps and cable devices. A limit of one fisher per person is allowed during this season.

Prairie chicken and sage grouse seasons will remain closed due to low populations.

Other small game and waterfowl licensing details are similar to last year.

Only North Dakota residents are permitted to hunt waterfowl from Sept. 24-30 Nonresidents are allowed to hunt waterfowl in North Dakota beginning Oct. 1. Other waterfowl season details will be finalized in mid-August in the waterfowl amendment to the small game and furbearer proclamation.

In accordance with state law, nonresidents are not allowed to hunt on Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas or conservation PLOTS (Private Land Open To Sportsmen) areas from Oct. 8-14.

Hunters should refer to the North Dakota 2011-12 Small Game and Furbearer guides (available mid-August) for more details on small game and furbearer seasons. Waterfowl regulations will be available in early September.

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The early Canada goose season will open Saturday, Aug. 13, and have a daily limit of eight and a possession limit of 16.

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Wow. That came quick, next week already